A day at the seashore can be full of surprise, wonder and excitement.
Leap through the waves like a dolphin.
Glide through the water like a fish.
Soar along the sand with the seagulls.
What will you do when you go to the beach?
A lyrical story that celebrates the joy found exploring the coast from the bestselling author of Kangaroos Hop and the highly acclaimed illustrator of Bidhi Galing.
Ros Moriarty grew up in wild, pristine places in lutruwita/Tasmania, which inspired her love of writing about the natural world. She is the author of many books for young readers, including Beach Song, Ten Scared Fish, Kangaroos Hop, Splosh for The Billabong, Summer Rain, Bush Tracks, Rainbow, What's That There? and Who Saw Turtle?
Ros has spent most of her professional life as creative and managing director of leading Australian design studio, Balarinji, and is co-founder of the not-for-profit Moriarty Foundation. She lives on Cammeraygal Country in Sydney.
About the Illustrator
Samantha Campbell is a children's book illustrator and graphic designer. She is descended from the Dagoman people and lives in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) with her family. She draws inspiration from her childhood growing up in remote Aboriginal communities across the Top End. Her first picture book, Alfred's War (written by Rachel bin Salleh), was short-listed for the Premier's Literary Awards and the Speech Pathology Awards. Since then, she has illustrated numerous picture books including Aunty's Wedding, Freedom Day, My Deadly Boots and Bidhi Galing.
Published: 30th January 2024
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 32
Audience: Children
For Ages: 3 - 6 years old
